Roosevelt University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Roosevelt University at a glance

• 2,849

  students enrolled

• 1,245

  degrees and certificates a year

• 35%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,194

  average net price a year

  Tuition $20,000

• $42,896

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,712

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Roosevelt University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Roosevelt University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 9,804

  open professional jobs

• 987

  entry level

  72 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,031 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (1,552 open), sales (1,404 open), operations (951 open), marketing (503 open), human resources (497 open), strategy (154 open).

Hiring most: Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), PwC (69), UL Solutions (68), Michael Page (67).

What they hire for: Finance (1,552), Sales (1,404), Engineering (1,338), Operations (951), Data & Analytics (677), Marketing (503). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Roosevelt University?

Roosevelt University enrolls about 2,849 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 1,245 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Roosevelt University?

35% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Roosevelt University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,896 six years after entry and $48,712 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Roosevelt University offer AI or data science degrees?

Roosevelt University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Roosevelt University?

9,804 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 987 of them entry level and 72 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.